Engineering Production Manager
Job Info
Job Identification
2596
Job Category
DE&S Operational Delivery
Locations
Beith, Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Apply Before
15/06/2026, 23:55
Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support
Salary: £37,600 per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: Senior Technical Specialist I (STSI)
Working Pattern: Full time, Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent
At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.
DE&S has recently been integrated into the National Armaments Director Group (NAD Group). The NAD Group brings together key Ministry of Defence (MOD) organisations to unite expertise across science, technology, procurement, infrastructure, and support to provide integrated capabilities faster and more efficiently for our armed forces and our allies. This is an exciting new opportunity to enable better ways of working and empower greater collaboration across Defence. For further information about the NAD Group, please visit: National Armaments Director Group - GOV.UK
We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.
Nationality, visas, and vetting: We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.
SC clearance wording: This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.
Job description
Step into a role that helps power the nation’s defence.
We are seeking experienced Engineering Production Managers to lead the safe and effective delivery of engineering and production activities within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment at Defence Munitions Beith.
You’ll lead and develop a skilled, dedicated team of engineers and technicians, overseeing the production, maintenance, testing, diagnosis, repair and modification of complex weapon systems and associated activities.
This is a 100% site-based role that offers the opportunity to travel to other Defence Munitions and DE&S locations across the UK and internationally. Travel is planned with reasonable notice and a strong commitment to flexibility and family-friendly practices. Travel and subsistence expenses are covered.
Interviews will be conducted face to face at Defence Munitions Beith.
Please note that medical assessments must be successfully completed before starting in these positions, including the following - OTTO fuel medical, Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) medical, Breathing Apparatus (BA) Medical, Respiratory & Skin Medical. These are all fitness-for-work health assessments, each tailored to specific workplace hazards (toxic fuel, machinery operation, breathing equipment, and exposure risks).
In addition to your salary, you'll also receive an annual allowance of £3,113.
What you’ll be doing
Leading and directing a team to assemble, maintain, and test complex weapons and equipment delivering production output safely, on time, and to quality standards
Delivering high-quality diagnostics while ensuring compliance with build standards and configuration control requirements
Providing technical and engineering advice to both internal and external stakeholders, assessing the impact of technical decisions before implementation
Ensuring all facilities and equipment meet legal and mandatory standards before work begins, and managing risks to keep them as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)
Fostering and maintaining a strong, positive safety culture
Managing production performance throughput, resource planning including workflow allocation, production reporting, technical training, to deliver against operational targets
Promoting continuous improvement, lessons learned, and lean processes, encouraging flexibility and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
Recognised indentured Engineering apprenticeship or military service-equivalent
Minimum National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)/ Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 3 within the specialisation or equivalent
Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) in mechanical or electrical Engineering
Lead Criterion - Experience of stakeholder engagement with internal and external personnel
Experience of leading teams and mentoring people within an engineering environment
Proven ability to plan and schedule work effectively to meet operational targets
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
Core Behaviour 1: Delivering at pace - CSBC3
Core Behaviour 2: Working together - CSBC3
Technical Competence 1: ECF4 Technical decision making – Supervised practitioner level (Eng)
Technical Competence 2: Enhancing Service Support Systems – Practitioner level (Op. Del)
Offered benefits
25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
Flexible working options
Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
Support for progression
Huge range of discounts
Volunteering days
Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So, whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.
Further Information
Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission
Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-candidate-information-pack
Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission
Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.
Disability Confident:
Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’
Conflicts of Interest:
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
Selection Process Details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
Pre-sift - We will check your application to ensure that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
Interview - If you're invited to interview, you will be assessed against the following:
- CV Review
- Core Behaviour 1
- Core Behaviour 2
- Technical Competencies
Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:
1st: Core Behaviour 1
2nd: Core Behaviour 2
3rd: Technical Competencies
4th: CV Review
In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criteria, and/or an additional assessment. Please note for this specific assessment, the Lead Criteria will be:
Lead Criterion - Experience of stakeholder engagement with internal and external personnel
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission
Offering at a lower level
If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.
